Patents by Inventor Scott E. Groves

Scott E. Groves has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9395159
    Abstract: A lightweight armor system utilizing a face section having a multiplicity of monoliths embedded in a matrix supported on low density foam. The face section is supported with a strong stiff backing plate. The backing plate is mounted on a spall plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. McElfresh, Scott E. Groves, Mitchell L. Moffet, Louis P. Martin
  • Publication number: 20130228067
    Abstract: A lightweight armor system utilizing a face section having a multiplicity of monoliths embedded in a matrix supported on low density foam. The face section is supported with a strong stiff backing plate. The backing plate is mounted on a spall plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Michael W. McElfresh, Scott E. Groves, Mtichell L. Moffet, Louis P. Martin
  • Patent number: 7183765
    Abstract: A micro-position sensor and sensing system using the Faraday Effect. The sensor uses a permanent magnet to provide a magnetic field, and a magneto-optic material positioned in the magnetic field for rotating the plane of polarization of polarized light transmitted through the magneto-optic material. The magnet is independently movable relative to the magneto-optic material so as to rotate the plane of polarization of the polarized light as a function of the relative position of the magnet. In this manner, the position of the magnet relative to the magneto-optic material may be determined from the rotated polarized light. The sensing system also includes a light source, such as a laser or LED, for producing polarized light, and an optical fiber which is connected to the light source and to the magneto-optic material at a sensing end of the optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Michael McElfresh, Matthew Lucas, Joseph P. Silveira, Scott E. Groves
  • Patent number: 7134219
    Abstract: A lightweight, small size, high sensitivity gauge for indirectly measuring displacement or absolute gap width by measuring axial strain in an orthogonal direction to the displacement/gap width. The gap gauge includes a preferably titanium base having a central tension bar with springs connecting opposite ends of the tension bar to a pair of end connector bars, and an elongated bow spring connected to the end connector bars with a middle section bowed away from the base to define a gap. The bow spring is capable of producing an axial strain in the base proportional to a displacement of the middle section in a direction orthogonal to the base. And a strain sensor, such as a Fabry-Perot interferometer strain sensor, is connected to measure the axial strain in the base, so that the displacement of the middle section may be indirectly determined from the measurement of the axial strain in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Billy E. Wood, Scott E. Groves, Greg J. Larsen, Roberto J. Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7018578
    Abstract: Hybrid matrix fiber composites having enhanced compressive performance as well as enhanced stiffness, toughness and durability suitable for compression-critical applications. The methods for producing the fiber composites using matrix hybridization. The hybrid matrix fiber composites comprised of two chemically or physically bonded matrix materials, whereas the first matrix materials are used to impregnate multi-filament fibers formed into ribbons and the second matrix material is placed around and between the fiber ribbons that are impregnated with the first matrix material and both matrix materials are cured and solidified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Steven J. Deteresa, Richard E. Lyon, Scott E. Groves
  • Patent number: 6592979
    Abstract: Hybrid matrix fiber composites having enhanced compressive performance as well as enhanced stiffness, toughness and durability suitable for compression-critical applications. The methods for producing the fiber composites using matrix hybridization. The hybrid matrix fiber composites include two chemically or physically bonded matrix materials, whereas the first matrix materials are used to impregnate multi-filament fibers formed into ribbons and the second matrix material is placed around and between the fiber ribbons that are impregnated with the first matrix material and both matrix materials are cured and solidified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Steven J. Deteresa, Richard E. Lyon, Scott E. Groves
  • Publication number: 20030062647
    Abstract: Hybrid matrix fiber composites having enhanced compressive performance as well as enhanced stiffness, toughness and durability suitable for compression-critical applications. The methods for producing the fiber composites using matrix hybridization. The hybrid matrix fiber composites comprised of two chemically or physically bonded matrix materials, whereas the first matrix materials are used to impregnate multi-filament fibers formed into ribbons and the second matrix material is placed around and between the fiber ribbons that are impregnated with the first matrix material and both matrix materials are cured and solidified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Steven J. Deteresa, Richard E. Lyon, Scott E. Groves
  • Patent number: 5778735
    Abstract: An interlayer toughening mechanism to mitigate the growth of damage in fiber composite flywheel rotors for long application. The interlayer toughening mechanism may comprise one or more tough layers composed of high-elongation fibers, high-strength fibers arranged in a woven pattern at a range from 0.degree. to 90.degree. to the rotor axis and bound by a ductile matrix material which adheres to and is compatible with the materials used for the bulk of the rotor. The number and spacing of the tough interlayers is a function of the design requirements and expected lifetime of the rotor. The mechanism has particular application in uninterruptable power supplies, electrical power grid reservoirs, and compulsators for electric guns, as well as electromechanical batteries for vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Scott E. Groves, Steven J. Deteresa
  • Patent number: 5758549
    Abstract: An interface structure for hub and mass attachment in flywheel rotors. The interface structure efficiently transmits high radial compression forces and withstands both large circumferential elongation and local stresses generated by mass-loading and hub attachments. The interface structure is comprised of high-strength fiber, such as glass and carbon, woven into an angle pattern which is about 45.degree. with respect to the rotor axis. The woven fiber is bonded by a ductile matrix material which is compatible with and adheres to the rotor material. This woven fiber is able to elongate in the circumferential direction to match the rotor growth during spinning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Steven J. Deteresa, Scott E. Groves